Letters From Wendell
Whether at home or far afield, the company’s namesake plush rat also known as The Intrepid Wendell loves to share his stories, thoughts, and perspectives. Join him and follow along to learn about jewelry, gems, and how going the extra mile makes all the difference in each bespoke piece of jewelry we make.
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October 1, 2021
Sphene
Sphene Sphene is a rare and inspiring gemstone. It flashes green, red, orange, and white when it moves in the...
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2021
Jewelry in Wedding Traditions
Jewelry in Wedding Traditions The Intrepid Wendell has the wonderful opportunity to outfit family and friends with engagement rings and...
Read MoreJuly 8, 2021
Letters from Wendell
Letters from Wendell Dear friends of The Intrepid Wendell, The personal notes I have been writing as blog posts are...
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2020
Jewelry in Wedding Traditions
The Intrepid Wendell has the wonderful opportunity to outfit family and friends with engagement rings and other wedding jewelry. It...
Read MoreJune 19, 2020
The Intrepid Wendell Supports Virtual Music Festival
The Intrepid Wendell is proud to support Sober AF Entertainment. This weekend, S.AF.E is hosting a virtual electronic music festival...
Read MoreMay 20, 2020
Pearl Primer
The elegance and luster of pearl captivate the eye and the imagination. It is said that diamonds are a girl’s...
Read MoreApril 13, 2020
The Intrepid Wendell’s Five Favorite Airports
We are all daydreaming about traveling now that we’re stuck at home. To celebrate our daydreams and inspire thoughts of...
Read MoreApril 13, 2020
The Intrepid Wendell’s Five Favorite Airports
We are all daydreaming about traveling now that we’re stuck at home. To celebrate our daydreams and inspire thoughts of...
Read MoreApril 1, 2020
Creativity in the Hour of Crisis
The Intrepid Wendell is a luxury jewelry salon. One of the most important blocks in our foundation is creativity. Unfocused...
Read MoreMarch 20, 2020
Healing, Survival, and Connection: We’ve Been Here Before
By now we are all aware of the Coronavirus. Physicians, politicians, leaders, and grandmothers the world over have given us...
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2020
President’s Day in Washington
Today is President’s Day in the USA. The Intrepid Wendell is deeply respectful of George Washington, who...
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2020
Holst, The National Symphony Orchestra, and Peridot
Last weekend, the National Symphony Orchestra performed Gustav Holst’s iconic piece The Planets in the Concert Hall at the John...
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2020
Gold Chains
Gold Chains The Intrepid Wendell has expertise in chain making. Gold, silver, and platinum are pliable – almost magically so....
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2020
Gold Chains
The Intrepid Wendell has expertise in chain making. Gold, silver, and platinum are pliable – almost magically so. Since the...
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2020
Gratitude and Joy
Working in gems and jewelry wasn’t an obvious career path for me. After all, going to American University in International...
Read MoreDecember 20, 2019
The Intrepid Wendell’s 2019 Travelogue
In 2019, we have emphasized celebrating beauty and researching designs and materials. This new website caps a year of inspiration...
Read MoreOctober 14, 2019
Best Beer and Breweries in Colorado
Adolph Coors set up a brewery in Colorado in 1873. Three years later, Colorado became a state. Yes, beer came...
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2019
On Friendship and The Elliot Clef
This year, I had the great joy of meeting and becoming friends with the conductor of the Longmont (Colorado) Symphony Orchestra,...
Read MoreAugust 1, 2019
Orange Diamonds
Orange Diamonds The Intrepid Wendell was commissioned to build this beautiful men’s wedding ring in orange diamond and yellow gold. ...
Read MoreApril 1, 2019
Joyfully Cast: The Intrepid Wendell Story
A few years ago, The Intrepid Wendell was born out of a vision that joy can be shared through...
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2019
The Jewelry We Wear to Say Goodbye
Jewelry has been around for a long time. Humans have been adorning themselves with gemstones throughout recorded history. Nowadays, stones...
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2019
Wendell in Estonia
Wendell is frequently on the road. Last year, we counted hundreds of thousands of miles on jets, propellers, helicopters, floatplanes,...
Read MoreDecember 1, 2018
Bespoke Fittings at The Intrepid Wendell
The Intrepid Wendell carefully safeguards the identity of its bespoke clients. However, one very special client whom we privately fitted...
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2018
The Top 7 Airport Lounges In The World
Travel is an art. It’s a blend of luxury and leisure, converting experience into memory. Time spent in airport terminals...
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2018
Orange wine is here to stay, again
Red or white? It’s an age-old question. Which wine do you prefer? For the past 8,000 years in Georgia, the...
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2018
What is Gemology?
Simply put, gemology is the study of gemstones. More academically stated, at The Intrepid Wendell, we see gemology as the...
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2018
Scarab: The Glow from Inside the Tomb
The ancient Egyptians revered the scarab, which symbolized regeneration and rebirth in their culture. The Elton John musical Aida, currently on...
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2018
Hydrogen: An elemental ring that reminds us of our origin
Jacob introduced the roomful of his friends to his new ring by saying: “We all come from something basic.” This...
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2017
Candyland: A Tiara for an American Princess
In America, we have no formal royalty. Nevertheless, this post is about one young American princess. Her name is Clarissa...
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